Mama-Licious were delighted to host The Big Latch On 2011 for their third year in a row, which this year took place on Friday 5 August at the wonderful Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant in Wellington.
A total of 43 women attended the event, along with their beautiful babies and toddlers, and a few dedicated grandparents. It was wonderful to have such a great turnout and the atmosphere was warm and relaxed. The Southern Cross plied our women with delicious hot drinks and muffins, and everyone settled down ready to break the record for the most women breastfeeding simultaneously.
Not surprisingly, it became very quiet at 10.30am when the babies and toddlers of 36 women breastfed for a full minute. These women counted towards the national total of 1564 – an increase on the 2010 total - well done New Zealand!
The Mama-Licious team would like to thank the Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurantwww.thecross.co.nz for graciously hosting us, and for their support of young families in the community. We would also like to thank the following companies who provided spot prizes on the day:
- Womama - www.womama.co.nz
- Trilogy – www.trilogyproducts.com
- Eco Store - www.ecostoredirect.co.nz
- Go Shorty – www.felt.co.nz/profile/goshorty
And last, but definitely not least, we would like to thank all the wonderful women who ventured out in the cold to take part in The Big Latch On 2011 – and we commend you for the beautiful gift of breastfeeding that you give your children every day.